BEANLAND, CHARLES ALEC FS(AG) R208472. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 5/44 age 20. #148 Squadron (Trusty). Halifax aircraft #JP 181 missing from operations. This aircraft was one of six that were shot down dropping arms to the Warsaw underground army. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. There were two #148 Squadron aircraft lost in the same area on the same night. Please see Liddell A.G. for the details of the other aircraft. There’ were ten RAF crew members and one RAAF crew member all killed in the two aircraft. They were; Sgts D. Aird, K.J. Ashmore, C. Aspinall, WO J.A. Carroll, J.F.C. Rae, A. Sandilands, F.G. Wenham, P/O C.W. Crabtree, FS D.J. Mason, F/L J.G. McCall, and FS A. Bennett (RAAF). Some of these six aircraft were shot down by Russian fighter aircraft. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Beanland is buried in the Military Cemetery at Cracow, Poland.

BEARD, ALBERT JOHN FS 305 – electrician. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Died Sep 24/40 age 27. Death caused by accidental electrocution. Flight Sergeant Beard is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia.

BEARD, EDWIN GEORGE P/O(WAG) J89967//R202558. From Lethbridge, Alberta. Killed in Action Aug 17/44 age 21. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Target – Kiel, Germany. Please see Rosen W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beard is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BEARDALL, DONALD ROY P/O(P) J9450. From Weston, Ontario. Killed Feb 23/42 age 19. #1 Central Flying School, Trenton, Ontario. Two Harvard aircraft were in mid-air collision, P/O Bearden was in aircraft #2955 and was the only casualty. Pilot Officer Pilot Beardall is buried in the Park Lawn Cemetery at Toronto, Ontario.

BEARDALL, ROBERT HAIG SGT(P) R75129. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Nov 24/41 age 23. #19 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Beardall lost his life when his Whitley aircraft #N 1430 crashed on the aerodrome at Kinloss, Scotland. Sergeant Pilot Beardall is buried in the Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground, Morayshire, Scotland.

BEARE, ADRIAN F/O(P) 72334 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, .British Columbia. Killed Jul .7/43 age 23. F/O Beare was killed in a flying accident. Flying Officer Pilot Beare is buried in the Evesham Road Cemetery, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, England.

BEARE, DONALD SYLVESTER FS(N) R114017. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 22/43 age 21. #190 Squadron. Catalina aircraft crashed. Please see Harker K.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Beare is buried in the Cemetery at Thorshavn on Stromo Island, Faroe Islands, Iceland.

BEARISTO, CARL PHILLIPS WO2(WAG) R86923. From Sedgewick, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 23/43 age 21. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). BROTHER to Frank James Bearisto. Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Vicary G.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bearisto is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BEARISTO, FRANK JAMES LAC R105915 – aero engine mechanic. From Sedgewick, Alberta. Killed Oct 23/42 age 24. #1 Central Flying School, Trenton, Ontario. BROTHER to Carl Phillips Bearisto. LAC Bearisto was killed when hit by a propeller at the aerodrome at Trenton. Leading AirCraftman Bearisto is buried in the Cemetery at Sedgewick, Alberta.

BEASLEY, JOSEPH RONALD F/O(P) J23867. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 24/44 age 24. #416 City of Oshawa Squadron (Ad Solturn Paratus). F/O Beasley was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #DM 277 was shot down by flak at Malrnedy, Belgium. Flying Officer Pilot Beasley is buried in the War Cemetery, Leopoldsburg, Limburg, Belgium.

BEASLEY, WILLIAM HAROLD AC2 R188567 – armorer. From Ottawa, Ontario. Died Jun 12/43 age 31. Died in an accident while bombing up an aircraft. AirCraftman Second Class Beasley is buried in the Family Plot in the Pinecrest Cemetery at Ottawa, Ontario.

BEATON, ALEXANDER FARQUHAR F/O(N) J13842. From Mantario, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May 28/43 age 24. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Thompson D.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Beaton has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEATON, CHARLES NORMAN FS(AG) R67642. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 5/43 age 22. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Kennedy D.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Beaton has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEATON, HERBERT JOHN F/O(BA) J422501/R205437. From Shoal Lake, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 5/45 age 22. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Reid S.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Beaton is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

BEATON, IAN RONALD AIRD FS(P) R56280. From Longueuil, Quebec. Killed Jul 20/41 age 25. #57 Operational Training Unit. FS Beaton was engaged in a formation flying exercise when his Spitfire aircraft #K 9821 was in a mid-air collision. The aircraft crashed at Brookside Farm, Burton Meadows near Cheshire, England. Sgt R.J. Kempling was the pilot in the other aircraft and was also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Beaton is buried in the St. Deiniol Churchyard, Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales.

BEATTIE, DONALD CHARLES FS(AG) R257841. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed Nov 26/44 age 19. #4 Operational Training Unit. Sunderland aircraft crashed. Please see Shand J.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Beattie is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BEATTIE, EDGAR WILLIAM F/L(WAG) J7990. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed in Action May 24/44 age 24. #422 Flying Yachtsmen Squadron (This Arm Shall Do It). Sunderland aircraft missing. Please see Seely J.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beattie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEATTIE, GEORGE WILLIAM CPL R131119 – aero engine mechanic. From Vineland, Ontario. Died Jul 21/45 age 23. #4296 Service Echelon. Cpl. Beattie died in a bicycle accident in Essex, England. Corporal Beattie is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BEATTIE, HAROLD DAVID CPL R84899. From Nash Creek, New Brunswick. Killed Oct 20/43 age 25. #10 North Atlantic Squadron. Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see MacNaughton W.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Beattie is buried in an isolated grave on Black Mountain, near St. Donat, Quebec.

BEATTIE, HAROLD JAMES FS(BA) R161665. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 7/43 age 22. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft #DV 387 failed to return from operations over Berlin, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Beattie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEATTIE, HARRY CAMERON SGT(WAG) R108299. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Nov 1/42 age 22. #145 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Furor Non Sine Frenis). Hudson aircraft lost. Please see Robinson LG. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beattie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BEATTIE, HUGH DONALD F/O(P) J10119//R95477. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action May 14/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Bochum, Germany. Please see Hart R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Beattie is buried in the Oud Avereest General Cemetery, Avereest, Overijssel, Holland.

BEATTIE, JOHN LESLIE WO2(BA) R112661. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Feb 20/44. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see Piper J.R. for casualty list and flight detail. This was WO Beattie’s sixth operation. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Beattie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEATTIE, JOHN WO2 R63839. From Seaforth, Ontario. Died May 20/45 age 20. Warrant Officer Class II Beattie is buried in the Maitland Bank Cemetery at Seaforth, Ontario.

BEATTIE, LYALL KEN SGT(AG) R257898. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed Jul 23/44 age 20. #83 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Carter L.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Beattie is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BEATTY, ALVIN MARSHALL F/O(BA) J25737. From Outremont, Quebec. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 21. #77 Squadron (Esse Potius Quam Videri). Halifax aircraft #LL 138 missing during operations to Orleans Loirt, France. P/O R.J. Peggs (RAAF), Sgts R.G. James (RAF), and R.A. Rose (RAF) were also killed. Three of the crew, not Canadians, were taken Prisoners of War. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Beatty is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Seris, Loir-et-Cher, France.

BEATTY, DONALD LYALL WO2(AG) R124012. From Souris, Manitoba. Killed in Action May 26/43 age 24. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see P/O S. Pennington D.F.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Beatty is buried in the Brussels Town Cemetery, Evere-les-Bruxelles, Belgium.

BEATTY, GEORGE DAVID F/O(P) C8077. From Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Killed May 4/44 age 27. #4 Radio School. F/O Beatty was killed when his Proctor aircraft #Z 7217 crashed at Coleford, Gloucester, England. Flying Officer Pilot Beatty is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BEATTY, HAROLD CREIGHTON SGT(WAG) R75332. From Bellback, Saskatchewan. Killed Jul 6/42 age 28. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Kemp J.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beatty is buried at Hereford Cemetery, Herefordshire, England.

BEATTY, HARRY GLENDINNING AC2 R82933. From Toronto, Ontario. Died Jul 30/41 age 28. Death by drowning at Grand Bend, Ontario. AirCraftman Second Class Beatty is buried in the Sunderland Cemetery at Sunderland, Ontario.

BEATTY, JAMES MURRAY FS(N) R152879. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Dec 2/43 age 20. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit, Croft, Yorkshire. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Taylor W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Beatty is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BEATTY, WALTER BENNETT F/O(BA) J27399. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 1/44 age 20. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Lancaster aircraft #LL 863 missing from a trip to Vierzon Junction, France. Sgts W.R. Cowan (RAF), T.D. Duggan (RAF), K. Hannell (RAF), L.L. Kay (RAF), C.G. Wenyon (RAF), and F/L R.B. Daniel (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Beatty is buried in the Communal Cemetery, St. Doulchard, Cher, France.

BEATTY, WALTER STANLEY WO2(BA) R119427. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 4/43 age 23. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Halifax aircraft #DT 723 failed to return from operations. Six Canadians were taken Prisoners of War. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Beatty has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEAUDOIN, CHARLES HOWARD MICHAEL FS(BA) R155103. From Woodstock, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 28/44 age 21. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft #LM 586 lost during a trip over enemy- held territory. Six RAF members of the crew, P/O L. Hunt D.F.C., Sgts T.M. Jones, A.M. Kean, C.G. Reeve, FSs R.G.H. Kirk, and P.C. Robins were also killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Beaudoin is buried in the Belleville-sur-Mer Churchyard, Seine Maritime, France.

BEAUDRY, ELMER JOE E. SGT(NB) R115650. From Cutknife, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 18/43 age 20. #464 Australia Squadron (Aequo Anima). Ventura aircraft #AE 688 was engaged in a night cross-country exercise when it hit a hill one mile north-west of Lake Flynnon, Caernarvonshire, Wales. FS A.S. Clegg, F/O L. Fullerton, and one RAAF crew member were also killed. Sergeant Navigator Bomb Aimer Beaudry is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BEAUDRY, JOSEPH EMILE ROLAND P/O(N) J94216//R136843. From Quebec City, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 5/45 age 26. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Sequin J.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Beaudry is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BEAUDRY, JOSEPH VICTOR RAOUL CPL R74134 – aero engine mechanic. From Aylmer, Quebec. Killed Nov 29/42 age 26. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Stanley M.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Beaudry is buried in the Dishforth Cemetery, Yorkshire, England.

BEAULIEU, ARTHUR JOSEPH SGT(WAG) 1R157081. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jun 28/43 age 20. #111 Operational Training Unit, Nassau, Bahamas. Mitchell aircraft missing. Please see Ogren C.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beaulieu has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BEAUMONT, LAWRENCE HERBERT FS(BA) R148844. From Glen Williams, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 3/45 age 22. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis ‘Lista). Target – Karlsruhe, Germany. Please see Dufresne E.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Beaumont is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany. His name is also inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEAUMONT, LEYS MIDDLETON P/O(P) J9205//R101353. From Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 24/42 age 23. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see McDonald G.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Beaumont is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Gosselies, Hainaut, Belgium.

BEAUPRE, JOHN WO2(AG) R55398. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Aug 7/42 age 20. #103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere). Halifax aircraft lost. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Beaupre is buried in the St. Nicholas Churchyard, North Coates, Lincolnshire, England.

BEAUREGARD, CHARLES MARIE P/O(WAG) J886131/R172340. From Salmon Valley, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 20. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Lancaster aircraft #LM 395 missing during operations over Dortmund, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beauregard is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BEAUREGARD, JOSEPH GEORGE SGT(AG) R108447. From St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. Killed in Action Oct 5/42 age 19. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft crashed. Please see Watterworth M.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Beauregard is buried in St. John Churchyard, Beck Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England.

BEAVO, WILLIAM EDWARD P/O(BA) J18308//R121724. From Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Killed in Action Aug 17/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Turin, Italy. Please see Hawkins J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Beavo has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEAZER, MARK AULDE FS(P) R121250. From Beazer, Alberta. Killed in Action Mar 22/43 age 22. #135 Bulldog Squadron. Two Hurricane aircraft were in mid-air collision ten miles south of Sidney. The propeller of one aircraft chewed the tail of aircraft #5417 , 5417 went out of control and FS Beazer was killed in the crash. Flight Sergeant Pilot Beazer is buried in the Beazer Cemetery at Beazer, Alberta.

BEAZLEY, HARRY F/O(NB) J19855//R104295. From Halifax, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jun 8/44 age 26. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Lancaster aircraft #LL 945 missing from a trip to Masay, France. Six RAF members of the crew, WO F.A. Easthope, Sgts J.R. Fagg, F.H.J. Paul, FSs F.A. Hayward, L.H. Hood, and F/L W.E. Palmer were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Beazley is buried in the Churchyard at Gambais, Seine-et-Oise, France.

BEBE, JAMES ARNOLD LAC(WAG) R62211 – under training. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Died Nov 14/40 age 20. #2 Wireless School, Calgary, Alberta. LAC Bebe was killed in a car accident at Calgary. Leading AirCraftman Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bebe is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

BEBENSEE, DOUGLAS GLENN SGT(FE) R68061 D.F.M. From Bothwell, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 14/43 age 23. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Aachen, Germany. Please see S/L D.L. Wolfe D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Bebensee is buried in the Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.35 Squadron – Awarded 31 May 1943 as per London Gazette dated 11 June 1943 and AFRO 1338/43 dated 16 July 1943 – Born in Bothwell, Ontario; enlisted London, Ontario, 19 June 1940. Trained Overseas. Arrived at No.35 Squadron, 5 March 1943. First sortie was 819 March 1943 (Nuremburg; bombs dropped but one-third of incendiaries hung up; rear turret was unserviceable for 45 minutes, and port inner engine failed 250 miles from base). Second attack was 9/10 March (returned early with a faulty starboard engine). Third attack was 1/12 March (Stuttgart, bombed successfully; wings holed by flak); fourth attack was 10/11 April (Frankfurt, uneventful); fifth was 13/14 April (Spezia); sixth was 18/19 April (Spezia); seventh was 16/17 April (Mannheim). Eighth sortie was the DFM event 20/21 April to Stettin. Bombs hit aircraft at 0108 hours while coned by searchlights – pilot’s seat set on fire, explosion in engineer’s compartment. Pilot ordered crew to bale out; rear gunner and bomb aimer complied before pilot regained control. Cited with P/O W.S. Sherk (Bar to DFC), F/O G.G. McGladrey (DFC) and F/O R.G. Morrison (DFC). Last sortie with unit was 26/27 April (Duisburg, uneventful). To No.405 Squadron, 5 July 1943. Killed in Action 13/14 July 1943 (Halifax HR905); buried in Holland; Award presented to next of kin, 27 June 1945. The citation reads – “One night in April 1943, Pilot Officer Sherk and Flying Officers McGladrey and Morrison and Sergeant Bebensee were pilot, wireless operator, navigator and flight engineer, respectively, in an aircraft which attacked Stettin. Whilst over the target area the bomber was struck by falling incendiary bombs. One of them which lodged behind the pilot’s seat jammed the aileron and rudder controls. Flames and smoke rapidly filled the cockpit and Pilot Officer Sheik’s clothing caught alight. The aircraft began to lose height diving steeply. Pilot Officer Sherk endeavoured to regain control whilst Flying Officer McGladrey attempted to subdue the flames. Meanwhile Sergeant Bebensee struggled to free the locked controls. Just as the situation appeared hopeless the pilot regained control and a course was set for home as Flying Officer McGladrey extinguished the fire. Much of the navigational equipment had been lost but Flying Officer Morrison, displaying great skill, was able to plot accurate courses. Sergeant Bebensee who worked untiringly for three-quarters of an hour succeeded in freeing the controls. Eventually Pilot Officer Sherk flew the badly damaged bomber back to this country in circumstances fraught with great danger displaying great courage, skill and determination.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BECHARD, LOUIS JOSEPH RAYMOND SGT(WAG) R55401. From Montmagny, Quebec. Killed Feb 8/42 age 21. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Richardson D.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bechard is buried in the Causeway Head Cemetery, Silloth, Home Low, Cumberland, Scotland.

BECK, ALBERT JOHN F/O(N) J40392//R85562. From Simpson, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Feb 21/45 age 24. #626 Squadron (To Strike And Not To Yield). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see Patterson W.N. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Beck is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BECK, CHARLES DOUGLAS P/O(P) J95542//R63980. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 21/45 age 23. #421 Red Indian Squadron (Bellicum Cecinere). P/O Beck was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #SM 201 went down in the Minstead/Rhine area of Germany. Pilot Officer Pilot Beck is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BECK, JOHN DOUGLAS LAC R142048 – aero engine mechanic. From Mawer, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 12/44 age 25. #6416 Servicing Echelon. One of six Canadians killed at the #127 Wing aerodrome during an enemy bomb attack, LAC J.E. Sykes was also killed. Leading AirCraftman Beck is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

BECK, JOHN WILLIAM P/O(AG) J16163. From Shoreham, Vermont, U.S.A. Killed in Action Dec 6/42 age 22. #107 Squadron (Nous Y Serons). Boston aircraft failed to return from operations. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Beck has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BECKER, BYRON JERIMIAH FS(BA) 19190101. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Oct 15144. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Taylor B.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Becker has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BECKER, ROBERT DOUGLAS ALBERT P/O(P) J94373//R171656. From Pouce Coupe, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 14/45 age 20. #201 Squadron (Hit Ec Ubique). Sunderland aircraft #ML 743 was on anti-sub patrol when it crashed into a hill five miles north-west of Kitty Begs, Ireland. Six RAF members of the crew, F/O E.N. Cave, FSs N. Davison, S.B. Frith, G.R. Kennedy, F/L D.R. Hatton M.i.D., and F/L V. Howkins were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Becker is buried in the Church of Ireland Churchyard, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Ireland.

BECKETT, ARTHUR CARLETON WO2(AG) 19159331. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 20. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see Patterson C.E. for casualty list and flight detail. This was WO Beckett’s eighteenth operation. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Beckett is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BECKETT, GERALD ALFRED SGT(AG) R139887. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 3/44 age 20. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Lancaster aircraft #DV 209 lost during operations over Berlin, Germany. Six members of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Beckett is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

BECKETT, ROBERT FRANCIS FS(P) R120117. From Valois, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 28/43 age 20. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – St. Nazaire, France. Please see McLeod, R. Murray for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Beckett is buried in the War Cemetery at Escoublac-La-Baule, France.

BECKTHOLD, WILLIAM WO2(AG) R77965. From Scotsguard, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 9/43 age 21. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Lancaster aircraft DV 324 lost whilst engaged in operations over Hanover, Germany. Sgt F.W. Dock (RAF) and five other members of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Beckthold is buried in the Limmer Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

BECKWELL, AUGUST LEROY SGT R114549. From Radville, Saskatchewan. Killed Dec 5/42 age 20. Ferry Command, Dorval, Quebec. Hudson aircraft #FK 687 stalled and crashed when landing at Houlton, Maine, U.S.A. Sgt H. Bordewick, FS A.G. Gibson, and P/O G.N. Harrison (RNZAF) were also killed. Sergeant Beckwell is buried in the Radville Cemetery at Radville, Saskatchewan.

BEDARD, HARRY HECTOR SGT(AG) R60728. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 20/41 age 27. #499 Squadron (Quisque Tenax). Wellington aircraft was lost during a trip over enemy territory. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Bedard is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BEDARD, JOSEPH DONAT MARCEL LAC 19177118. From Sables, Quebec. Killed Apr 16/45 age 22. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Porritt W.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Bedard is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BEDARD, JOSEPH JOHN PAUL MMARCEL SGT(FE) R96659. From Dorchester, Quebec. Killed in Action Apr 22/44 age 22. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see F/O G.C. Burn MiD for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Bedard is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BEDARD, JOSEPH PHILLIPE SGT(OB) 1977303. From Ste. Helene de Bagot, Bagot County, Quebec. Killed in Action Oct 24/42 age 26. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Seguin J.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Observer Bedard is buried in the Dishforth Cemetery, Yorkshire, England.

BEDDOW, WILLIAM WHITTINGHAM LAC R199311 – air frame mechanic. From Mount Dennis, Ontario. Killed Oct 14/44 age 21. #6430 Service Echelon. LAC Beddow was killed when he was run over by a truck. Leading AirCraftman Beddow is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

BEDELL, LYLE EUGENE FS(AG) R274955. From Belleville, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 16/45 age 20. #100 Squadron (Sarang Tebaun Jangan Duolok). Lancaster aircraft #ND 644 was shot down over Nurenterg, Germany during night operations against Nuremberg, Germany. F/Os W.R. Vale, G. Dauphinee, and FS W.H. Johnson were also killed. One Canadian, F/O Douglas, was taken Prisoner of War. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bedell was buried at Kraftshof, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BEDELL, REGINALD HUDSON P/O(P) J20459. From Charleston, North Carolina, U.S.A. Killed in Action Dec 19/42 age 22. #43 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft failed to return from operations. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Bedell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEDORE, GLEN EMERSON Sub Lt(P) – Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. From Amprior, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 24/45. #801 Squadron – Fleet Air Arm. Lost off H.M.S. Implacable. Sub Lt Bedore was killed when his Seafire aircraft was hit by flak. Sub- Lieutenant Pilot Bedore is buried in the Yokahama War Cemetery, Yokahama, Japan.

BEE, ALLAN LAWRENCE FS – aero engine mechanic. From Paris, Ontario. Died Dec 2/43 age 26. South African Air Force. Flight Sergeant Bee is buried at Takaradi, Africa.

BEE, CHARLES ROBERT FS(AG) R98141. From Leamington, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 19/42 age 22. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Stirling aircraft missing. Please see Land J.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bee has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEEBE, HENRY CRAIG FS(AG) R96932. From New Carlyle, Quebec. Killed in Action Jan 18/43 age 30. #97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim) – Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #R 5575 lost over enemy territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Beebe has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEECH, CHARLES TRASK P/O(AG) J86998//R146604. From Scarboro Bluffs, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 17/44 age 20. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Sterkrade, Germany. Please see Habiluk M. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Beech is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

BEECH, GERALD MCKEE P/O(OB) J9160. From Baldur, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 29/42 age 24. #9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volamus). Wellington aircraft lost over enemy territory. Four RAF members of the crew were also killed. There were two 49 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. Please see P/O G.A. Cooper for the list of casualties from both aircraft. Pilot Officer Observer Beech is buried in the Becklingen War Cemetery, So[tau, Germany.

BEECH, STANLEY PERCY SGT(AG) R60032. From Baldur, Manitoba. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 25. #451 Squadron (Swift And Sure). BROTHER to William Lionel Beech. Halifax aircraft #L 885 tailed to return from a night trip to Aachen, Germany. P/O W.C. Lawson was also killed. Four Canadians, Sgts Noel, Hooks, Minifield, and Fraser were taken Prisoners of War. One crew member, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Beech has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEECH, WILLIAM LIONEL P/O(P) 87448 – Royal Air Force. From Baldur, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 16/41 age 20. #234 Squadron (Ignem Mortemque Despdimus). BROTHER to Stanley Percy Beech.  Spitfire aircraft lost whilst on convoy patrol over the English Channel. Pilot Officer Pilot Beech is buried in the St. Eval Churchyard, Cornwall, England.

BEECHING, CHARLES FRANKLIN SGT 12048A – aero engine mechanic. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Aug 23/42 age 25. #120 Canadian Squadron, Coral Harbor, British Columbia. Stranraer aircraft crashed. Please see FS R.B. Stuart for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Beeching has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BEECHINOR, THOMAS JAMES WO2(N) R140007. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 11/44 age 21. #104 Squadron (Strike Hard). Target – Piraeus, Greece. Please see FS J.M. Hunter for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Beechinor has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

BEEMER, FREDERICK HILL P/O(P) J5748. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 12/41 age 25. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see P/O F.W.J. Scott for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Beemer is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

BEER, LLOYD STUART P/O(BA) J85033//R124542. From Pictou, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Feb 26/44 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Augsburg, Germany. Please see F/L Wm. Robert Smith D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Beer is buried in the War Cemetery, Durnbach, Germany.

BEERS, FREDERICK KENNETH F/O(N) J29575. From Muskoka, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 25/44 age 26. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Lancaster aircraft #PB 185 failed to return from a trip to Stuttgart, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator Beers has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEESLEY, JOSEPH FRANCIS TERENCE F/O(P) J27853. From Kamloops, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 6/44 age 21. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – a coastal battery, Trouville, France. Please see Tranter R.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Beesley is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BEETZ, MAX ALBERT AC2 R96845 – air frame mechanic. From Quebec City, Quebec. Died Mar 26/42 age 21. Death by natural causes. AirCraftman Second Class Beetz is buried in the Belmont Cemetery, Quebec City, Quebec.

BEGBIE, KENDALL BELL F/O(BA) J22698. From Riverside, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 16/43 age 26. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Chibanoff A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Begbie’s remains were cremated and his name is commemorated on a memorial panel at the end of the Columbarium at the Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh, Scotland.

BEGG, ANDREW MCALPINE SGT(P) R103136. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Jul 19/42 age 22. #11 Advanced Flying Unit. Sgt Begg was killed when his Albermarle aircraft #V 1823 crashed at Newmontford Bridge, Shropshire. Sergeant Pilot I3egg is buried in St. Mary Churchyard, Shawbury, Shropshire, England.

BEGIN, JOSEP HENRI PAUL ROGERS LAC R206887. From Quebec City, Quebec. Died Oct 28/44 age 21. #3 Personnel Reception Centre, Bournemouth, England. BROTHER to Mariette Begin. LAC Begin was killed in a car accident near Gloucester, England. Leading AirCraftman Begin is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BEGIN, MARIETTE FRANCOIS YOLANDE CLAIRE LAW W301555. From Quebec City, Quebec. Died May 14/45 age 22. SISTER to Joe Henry P.R. Begin. LAW. Begin was killed in a mail truck accident. Leading AirWoman Begin is buried in St. Charles Cemetery, Quebec City, Quebec.

BEGLEY, WILSON PATTERSON SGT(P) R55367. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Jul 25/42 age 20. #243 Wing, Hurricane aircraft lost while in transit to #213 Squadron. Sergeant Pilot Begley is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.

BEILHARTZ, RONALD EARL SGT(P) R90737. From Bruce Station, Ontario. Killed Sep 9/42 age 23. #3 Wireless School, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Fleet Fort aircraft crashed. Please see Nicholson A.L. for flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Bei’hertz is buried in the Cloudslee Cemetery, Bruce Mines, Ontario.

BEINGESSNER, ELMER STEPHEN LAC(P) R168989 – under training. From Brant, Alberta. Killed Jun 17/44 age 21. #6 Elementary Flying Training School, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Cornell aircraft crashed. Please see Burr D.H. for flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Beingessner is buried in the Highwood Cemetery at High River, Alberta.

BEIRNES, DONALD WOOD FS(P) R61113. From Strasbourg, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 4/42 age 22. #82 Squadron (Super Omnia Ubique) Blenheim aircraft lost in transit from Egypt to Malta. Sgts W.C. McNally and J.J.H. Robbins (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Beirnes has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

BEIRNES, JACK RIFE S/L(P) C13458 D.F.C. & BAR. From Tofield, Alberta. Killed Jun 1/45 age 30. #438 Wild Cat Squadron (Going Down). S/L Beirnes was flying Typhoon aircraft #SW 393 in a fly past and exhibition over Copenhagen, Denmark and was killed when his aircraft crashed. Squadron Leader Pilot Beirnes is buried in the Aabenraa Cemetery, Jutland, Denmark. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.438 Squadron – Award effective 24 October 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 2637/44 dated 8 December 1944 – Born in 1914, Birtle, Man.; pre-war home in Tofield, Alberta. Enlisted in Edmonton, 13 April 1940. Killed in flying accident with No.438 Squadron, 1 June 1945 (Typhoon SW393); buried in Denmark. Award presented to next of kin, 9 December 1947.1n July, 1944, Squadron Leader Beirnes led a formation of aircraft in an attack on a vital railway bridge over the river Orne just south of Caen. In spite of intense anti-aircraft fire and much low cloud the attack was well pressed home and the bridge destroyed. The citation reads – “In this well executed operation, Squadron Leader Beirnes displayed a high degree of skill, courage, and leadership. In August 1944 this officer again proved his skill when leading a formation in an attack against enemy mortar positions near the Forest of Grimbosq.” BE1RNES, Sit Jack Rife, DFC (C13458) – Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross – No.438 Squadron (deceased). Award effective 3 September 1945 as per London Gazette dated 14 September 1944 and AFRO 1672/45 dated 2 November 1945. The citation reads – “Now on his third tour of operational duty, this officer has proved to be an outstanding squadron commander. In April 1945 Squadron Leader Beirnes led his squadron on a rail interdiction sortie which severely disrupted the enemy’s lines of communication. On another occasion he led an attack on a light cruiser. His squadron scored six hits despite heavy opposition from anti-aircraft fire. The cruiser was set ablaze and was seen to be listing to port. This officer displayed coolness and courage throughout.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BEISE, JAMES ARNOLD LAC(WAG) R62211 – under training. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Died Nov 14/40 age 20. #2 Wireless School, Calgary, Alberta. LAC Beise was killed in a car accident at Calgary. Leading AirCraftman Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beise is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

BEKER, RAYMOND SGT(AG) R252349. From Windsor, Nova Scotia. Died Dec 14/43 age 19. #3 Bombing and Gunnery School, MacDonald, Manitoba. Sgt Beker was killed when he was struck by a car near the aerodrome at MacDonald. Sergeant Air Gunner Beker is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, Nova Scotia.

BELANGER, FRANK JAMES WO2(WAG) R91319. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 31/43 age 21. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Hutchinson G.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Belanger is buried in the New Eastern Cemetery, Amsterdam, North Holland.

BELANGER, JEAN JOSEPH DONNELLY F/O(P) J35867. From Quebec City, Quebec. Killed Jul 30/44 age 20. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Moreau J.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Belanger is buried in the Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

BELANGER, JOHN LEON SGT(AG) R96685. From St. Ursule, Quebec. Killed Apr 11/43. age 23. #26 Operational Training Unit Sgt Belanger was killed when his Wellington aircraft crashed 500 yards east of the aerodrome at Little Harwood, England. Sergeant Air Gunner Belanger is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BELANGER, JOSEPH ADELARD ROLAND F/O(P) J24828//R120781. From Bagot, Quebec. Killed in Action Jul 9/44 age 22. #524 Squadron. Wellington aircraft #MF 375 lost off the Frisian Islands. Four crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Belanger has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELANGER, JOSEPH LEO GERARD WO2(WAG) R73758. From Ste. Ursule, Quebec. Killed Jan 13/43 age 21. #1 Operational Training Unit. WO Belanger and FS F.C. Zurbrigg were killed when Hudson aircraft #T 9322 crashed. The pilot overshot the landing at the aerodrome at Silloth. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Belanger is buried in the Causeway Head Cemetery, Silloth, Home Low, Cumberland, Scotland.

BELANGER, JOSEPH MARCEL LAC R136953 – aero engine mechanic. From Mont Joli, Quebec. Died Feb 27/45 age 22. #417 City of Windsor Squadron (Supporting Liberty And Justice). LAC Belanger died in a motor cycle accident. Leading AirCraftman Belanger is buried in the Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Forli, Italy.

BELCHER, LEONARD RALPH F/O(P) J26674. From Bow Island, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 6/45 age 31. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Target – Hanau, Germany. Please see Strosberg M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Belcher has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELCOURT, FRANK SGT(P) R164031. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed Aug 7/43 age 21. #7 Advanced Flying Unit. Sgt Belcourt lost his life when his Miles Master aircraft #T 8565 crashed 300 yards west of the aerodrome at Peterborough, England. Sergeant Pilot Belcourt is buried in the Botley Cemetery, North Hinskey, Berkshire, England.

BELEC, GILBERT GERARD SGT(NB) R90570. From Timmons, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 3/42 age 21. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Page D.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Navigator/Bomb Aimer Belec is buried in the St. Mary Churchyard, Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

BELEC, GORDON SGT(BA) R143569. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed May 13/43 age 23. #81 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Belec lost his life when Whitley aircraft #EB 338 crashed at Alsop, Derbyshire, Sergeant Bomb Aimer Belec is buried in the Cemetery at Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England.

BELECKY, JOHN ANTHONY F/O(OB) J11650. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 12/43 age 21. #608 Squadron (Omnibus Ungulis). Hudson aircraft failed to return from operations. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Observer Belecky has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

BELEY, ROBERT WILFRED GARTH P/O(P) 43022 – Royal Air Force. From Rossland, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 12/40 age 20. #151 Squadron (Foy Pour Devoir). P/O Beley was killed during the Bathe of Britain when his Hurricane aircraft was shot down in the North Sea, off North Foreland. Pilot Officer Pilot Beley is buried in the Margate Cemetery, Kent, England.

BELIVEAU, JOSEPH HENRI ALPHONSE FS(OB) R77189. From St. Germain de Grantham, Drummond County, Quebec. Killed Jan 28/43 age 30. #1659 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft #W 1146 crashed six miles north-west of Thwaites, Yorkshire. FS J.R. Askew was also killed. Flight Sergeant Observer Beliveau is buried in the Ripon Cemetery, Yorkshire, England.

BELKIN, PAUL P/O(AG) J87039//R131677. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Oct 9/43 age 22. #159 Squadron (Quo Non Quando Non). Liberator aircraft #BZ 842 missing. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Belkin is buried in the Rangoon War Cemetery, Rangoon, Burma.

BELL, ALEXANDER MATTHEW JAMES P/O(BA) J85548//R89731. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 23/44 age 34. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Frankfurt, Germany. Please see Hetherington C.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELL, ALVIN DONALD GOULD F/O(N) J24222. From Henshall, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 27/44 age 21. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Sherwood C.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELL, ANDREW PAUL WO1 (AG) R189575. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 20/45 age 21. #620 Squadron. Stirling aircraft #LK 116 was shot down by an enemy intruder aircraft and crashed at Great Dumnon, Essex, England. Warrant Officer Class I Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking. Surrey, England.

BELL, ANGUS FYFE F/O(N) J23490. From Unity, Saskatchewan. Killed Oct 2/43 age 21. #23 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Pinchess L.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELL, ANGUS HUGH P/O(P) J17340. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 4/43 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Cologne, Germany. Halifax aircraft #JD 159 was enroute to the target and had just crossed the enemy coastline when it was attacked several times by two German ME-109 fighter aircraft. The Halifax was extensively damaged and the starboard outer fuel tank was on fire so the aircraft had to be abandoned. P/O W.B. Taylor and FS J.A. Anderson were also killed. Five of the crew, Sgts A.S. Simpson, Graham, J.D. Arseneau, FSs R.O. Williston, and G.E. Aitken taken Prisoners of War. P/O Bell stayed in the aircraft and tried to make a landing because he had two wounded on board and they could not bail out, all three perished. This was Bell’s twenty-ninth operation. Pilot Officer Pilot Bell is buried in the Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

BELL, BRIAN STOLLARD P/O(P) 40663 – Royal Air Force. From Kelowna, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 1/40 age 22. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Hampden aircraft #P 4383 crashed in the sea forty miles off Flamboro Head. Three RAF airmen were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Bell is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

BELL, BRUCE EDWIN FS(BA) R70130. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Aug 21/43 age 23. #1658 Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Mawson J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Bell is buried in the Batley Cemetery, North Hinksey, Berkshire, England.

BELL, CHARLES HAROLD FS(WAG) R52850. From Delta, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 8/41 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Sgt R.D. Killin for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Becklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Germany.

BELL, CHARLES HERBERT LESLIE SGT(WAG) R94770. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed Sep 10/42 age 21. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Williams J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Northern Cemetery, Flushing, Zealand, Holland.

BELL, CHARLES HINDMARSH S/L C1914 – engineer. From Toronto, Ontario. Died May 14/43 age 49. Death by natural causes. Squadron Leader Bell is buried in the Prospect Cemetery at Toronto, Ontario.

BELL, CLARENCE EDGAR F/O(013) J10319. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Oct 13/42 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Kiel, Germany. Please see FS J.F. Streeting for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Observer Bell is buried in the Becklingen War Cemetery, Soltau, Germany.

BELL, DAVID FO(P) J35329 D.F.C. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Nov 30/44 age 28. #429 Bison Squadron (Forlunae Nihil). Halifax aircraft #MZ 288 failed to return from a trip over Duisburg, Germany. F/O L.G. Watson, P/Os W.A. Streich, A.S. Thomson, FSs G. Mcgregor, and J.H. Kitchin were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Pilot Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.429 Squadron – Award effective 12 January 1945 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 471/45 dated 16 March 1945. Born in Winnipeg, 1916; home in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, yet enlisted in Winnipeg, 15 September 1939. Trained at No.6 ITS (graduated 19 March 1943), No.12 EFTS (graduated 15 May 1943) and No.5 SFTS (graduated 3 September 1943) Commissioned 1943. Killed in Action 30 November 1944 (Halifax MZ288); name on Runnymede Memorial. Medal presented to next of kin (widow), 5 October 1946. The citation reads – “In October 1944, Flying Officer Bell was the captain and pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Cologne. It was his first mission as captain. In the bombing run considerable anti-aircraft fire was encountered and the aircraft was hit. The flight engineer was wounded. Flying Officer Bell promptly directed another member of the crew to render first aid to his injured comrade. Almost as the bombs were released, the aircraft was again hit. The port aileron was broken in half and it became exceedingly difficult to keep the aircraft on an even keel but, displaying the greatest determination, Flying Officer Bell flew the badly damaged aircraft to the nearest available airfield in this country where he effected a masterly landing. This officer displayed great tenacity and devotion to duty in trying circumstances.”  Detail provided by Hugh A. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BELL, DAVID GORDON P/O(AG) J88695//R102015. From Lower Capilano, British Columbia. Killed Apr 12/44 age 25. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Hindmarsh F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BELL, DONALD RAYMOND AC1 R54935. From Sherbrooke, Quebec. Died Oct 10/40 ago 21. AC1 Bell died in a machine gun shooting accident while at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. AirCraftman First Class Bell is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sherbrooke, Quebec.

BELL, EARL THEODORE WO1(WAG) R84274. From Guelph, Ontario. Killed Feb 24/44 age 29. #517 Squadron. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see WO Robert W. Taylor for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BELL, ERNEST MAXWELL SGT(NB) R79393. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 3/43 age 22. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see FS J.R.E. Clark for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Navigator/Bomb Aimer Bell is buried in the Church Cemetery, Sutton-in-the-Forest, Yorkshire, England.

BELL, FRANCIS AUBREY P/O(P) J39888. From Montague, Prince Edward Island. Killed 0ct22/44 age 33. #1659 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Pyche H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Bell is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BELL, FRANK GEORGE WO2(AG) R62147. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 12/43 age 24. #35 Squadron (Uno Animo Agimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Cannes, France. Please see Harrison J.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Bell is buried in the St. Desir War Cemetery, Calvados, France.

BELL, FREDERICK JUDSON F/L C3582 – Doctor. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 3/41 age 47. #11 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Snow G.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Bell is buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

BELL, GORDON ROSS LAC R107060 – aero engine mechanic. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 1/45 age 24. #6414 Servicing Echelon. Enemy aircraft strafed and bombed the aerodrome at Eindhoven, Holland, LAC J.L. Williams was also killed. Leading AirCraftman Bell is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

BELL, HAROLD COPELAND P/O(AG) J86232//R155735. From Fort William, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 16/44 age 22. #578 Squadron (Accuracy). Halifax aircraft #LW 495 was returning from a raid over Stuttgart, Germany when it crashed at Selby, Yorkshire. P/O F.W. Lerl and two members of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Three of the crew, not Canadians, survived. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BELL, HENRY HEDLEY LAC R183298. From Halifax, Nova Scotia. Killed Jul 6/44 age 20. #145 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Furor Non Sine Frenis). Ventura aircraft crashed at take off. Please see Leard W.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Bell is buried in the Goose Bay Cemetery at Goose Bay, Labrador.

BELL, JAMES FS R93729 – carpenter. From Edmonton, Alberta. Died Aug 2/43 age 56. Death by natural causes. Flight Sergeant Bell is buried in the Beechmount Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

BELL, JAMES BOND P/O(N) J19147. From Coleman, Alberta. Killed in Action Apr 19/44 age 22. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Noisy Le Sec, France. Please see McGregor A.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Bell is buried in the New Communal Cemetery, Clichy, Seine, France.

BELL, JAMES LLOYD F/O(P) J25954. From Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Killed Mar 30/44 age 24. #20 Operational Training Unit (Train To Triumph). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Ledger R.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Bell is buried in the Lossiemouth Burial Ground, Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland.

BELL, JAMES WILLIAM FS(OB) R64880. From McAdam Junction, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Jun 30/42 age 28. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Bremen, Germany. Please see Harrell W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Bell is buried in the Protestant Churchyard, Weststellingwerf, Friesland, Holland.

BELL, JOHN P/O(AG) J88407//R159237. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Mar 22/44 age 22. #97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #JB 731 failed to return from a trip over enemy territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELL, JOHN MCCLELLAND LAC(FE) R162924. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jul 18/43 age 26. #3 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. LAC Bell and FS W.R. McCarty were both killed when Stranraer aircraft #916 crashed in Stewart Channel, off Crofton, British Columbia. Leading AirCraftman Flight Engineer Bell is buried in the Cranberry Cemetery, Powell River, British Columbia.

BELL, MALCOLM OWEN MORLEY FS(BA) R153884. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 3/43 age 22. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see Helm E.J. for casualty list and flight. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELL, MURRAY RICHARD FS(AG) R157097. From Port Arthur, Ontario. Killed in Action May 2/44 age 20. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft #EF 504 lost during an attack against Charnbly Oise, France. FS R.N. Osborne (RAAF) and seven RAF crew members, Sgts S.J. Clayton, J.R. Grantham, A.A. Snook, FS G.A. Hassett, F/Os E.G. Hawkins, R.E.S. Twinning, and F/L1.1. Jones were also killed. There were four air gunners on board for this operation. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Churchyard at Poix-dela-Somme, Somme, France.

BELL, NORMAN ANDREW SGT(AG) R190751. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 29/44 age 19. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Thompson A.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Bell is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

BELL, RAYMOND MELVIN F/O(P) J27371. From Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.A. Killed in Action Aug 14/43 age 21. #14 Canadian Squadron, Fort Glen, Alaska. F/O Bell was flying his Kiftyhawk aircraft #1099 in fog and was killed when he crashed into the Bearing Sea. Flying Officer Pilot Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.  Addendum: – Air Medal (United States) – 11th USAAF (deceased) – Details found in DHist file 181.009 D.4402 (RG.24 Vol.20648) where USAAF 11th Air Force General Order No.106 dated 27 August 1943, on behalf of Alaska Defence Command, lists officers receiving Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight with the following citation; NOTE: The same order awards posthumous Air Medals to 35216 Ft D.W.N. Wakeling (Vancouver, flights January to 6 May 1943), 311978 F/L R.F. Galbraith (Shelburne, flights 18 April to 26 July, 1943), and 327371 P/O R.M. Bell (Hot Springs, Arkansas, flights 19 April to 10 August 943). Apparently not approved by RCAF authorities. The file contains much operational information on all those decorated on this occasion. All were in No.14 (F) Squadron. The citation reads – “These officers, as pilots of fighter planes, participated in numerous attacks on enemy installations in the Aleutians which were pressed home despite heavy anti-aircraft fire and often under adverse weather conditions. All flights were made from advanced bases and required skillful airmanship for a successful execution of the mission. The courage and devotion to duty of these officers reflect great credit upon themselves and the organization of which they are a part.”  Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BELL, RONALD GEORGE P/O(P) J17824//R76955 D.F.M. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed Nov 9/42 age 27. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Halifax aircraft stalled, went into a spin and then crashed five miles east of the aerodrome at Croft, England. F/O P.M. Matthews and three of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Bell is buried in the Ripon Cemetery, Yorkshire, England. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.408 Squadron – Award effective 1 September 1942 as per London Gazette dated 22 September 1942 and AFRO 1653/42 dated 16 October 1942. Born in Kelowna, Saskatchewan, 1915; home in Vancouver (salesman); enlisted in Edmonton, 17 December 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 29 April 1941), No.18 EFTS (graduated 7 July 1941) and No.15 SFTS (graduated 13 September 1941). Killed in flying accident, 9 November 1942 (crew of five, fighter affiliation exercise). The citation reads – “One night in August 1942, this airman was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Duisburg. Whilst over the target area his aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Diving steeply, Sergeant Bell evaded further attacks but his aircraft sustained extensive damage. The elevator, port ailerons and fuselage were all pierced, the port petrol tanks were riddled while the hydraulics were shot away and one of the gun cupolas was smashed. The wireless operator was injured and Sergeant Bell was badly cut on the right hand by splintered perspex. Despite this he made another run over the target and bombed it Shortly after leaving the target area one of the engines failed and the aircraft spun towards the ground. Sergeant Bell, however, skillfully regained control and eventually flew his damaged bomber back to an aerodrome in this country where he executed a skillful crash landing. In face of harassing circumstances this airman displayed great courage and devotion to duty.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BELL, THOMAS F/L(P) J11041//R113178. From Vancouver, British Columbia Killed in Action Apr 22/45 age 22. #684 Squadron. F/L Bell was killed when his photo reconnaissance Mosquito aircraft #NS 675 crashed at Langkaw Island, India. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

BELL, VANEGMOND ROBERT F/L(P) J11349. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 6/45 age 26. #107 Squadron (Nous Y Serons). Mosquito aircraft crashed. Please see FS C.G. Davidson for flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Bell is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Adegem, East Flanders, Belgium.

BELL, WILLIAM ALEXANDER F/O(N) J21808. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action JuI.21/44 age 26. #51 Squadron (Swift And Sure). Target  Bottrop, Germany. Please see 011inger J.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BELL-IRVING, RODERICK KEITH FAULKNER W/C(P) 40201 MiD – Royal Air Force. From Whonock, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 8/44 age 24. #98 Squadron (Never Failing). The crew of a Boston aircraft were engaged in a daylight low-level attack on a V1 launching site, at Bois, Coswell, France and took a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire. F/O C.L.M. Forsyth D.F.C., D.F.M. (RNZAF), F/O V.C. Phipps (RAF), and FS K.J. White (RAF) were also killed. W/C Bell-Irving was the Commanding Officer of #98 Squadron and had been Mentioned in Dispatches. W/C Bell-Irving’s family served Canada with distinction, he had four uncles who were all decorated pilots and survived WWI. His brother was a General in WWII and was the Lt Governor of British Columbia for four years. Wing Commander Pilot Bell is buried in the Communal Cemetery Extension, Abbeville, France.

BELLAMY, GLENN CRAWFORD F/O(BA) J37834. From McKague, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 14/44 age 26. #153 Squadron (Noctividus). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Lindsay J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Bellamy is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BELLAMY, JOHN ALWIN P/O(FE) J95238//R196417. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 7/45 age 31. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Dessau, Germany. Please see Laut G.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Bellamy is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BELLANTINO, DOMINICO FS(AG) R90886. From Coniston, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 7/45 age 30. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Dessau, Germany. Please see Laut G.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bellantino is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BELLERIVE, GOMER COUTURE LAC R135419. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Dec 12/44 ago 22. One of sixteen airmen killed in a fire in the Knights of Columbus Hostel in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Please see Sturgeon J.G. for casualty list. Leading AirCraftman Bellerive is buried in the Gander Cemetery, Gander, Newfoundland.

BELLEW, HENRY BENEDICT SGT(AG) R202312. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Dec 2/43 age 18. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Catto J.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Bellew is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BELLINGER, WILLIAM GEORGE F/O(N) J13120. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 29/43 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron  (In Excelsis Vincimus). Halifax aircraft #DK 259 missing from a trip to Bochum, Germany. Sgt B.T.H. Scudder (RAF) was also killed. Five others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator Bellinger is buried in the Eastern General Cemetery, Enschede, Overijssel, Holland.

BELLINGHAM, ADAM SIDNEY F/O(P) J8657. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 24/43 age 28. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Harrison S. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Bellingham has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

BELLINGHAM, WILLIAM HENRY F/O(P) J25376//R159926. From Magog, Quebec. Killed in Action Nov 19/44 age 21. #412 Falcon Squadron (Prorntus Ad Vindictum). F/O Bellingham was killed when Spitfire aircraft #PL 159 was shot down south-east of Gekden, Germany. Flying Officer Pilot Bellingham is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.